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Under general direction, this position is responsible for the safe, efficient, and accurate movement of finished goods, packaging, and other materials to and from the warehouse. Competence in supporting needs of the packaging floor, storing product, paperwork, and computer entry, and loading product on and off trucks for shipment and receipt.

Employee Type:

Full time

Location:

MO St Louis

Job Type:

Production Group

Job Posting Title:

Warehouse Operator

Job Description:

• Responsibilities:

• Operation of a forklift truck with various attachments to move palletized and unpalletized products and materials.

• Loading and unloading of finished goods and packaging materials from trucks

• Completion of proper documentation for orders includingtote purchase orders/SKU numbers.

• Competence in all the required support functions for the packaging floor including:

• Appropriate boxes, cartons, film, totes, etc. provided at the proper time in the proper place.

• Removal of unused materials and waste/scrap materials.

• Movement of regrind materials to support the regrind operations.

• Maintenance of sanitation standards.

• Competence in using the relevant computer screens and reports, knowledge to enter information quickly and very accurately, and knowledge to run reports, print documents, etc.

• Competence in recording production data and generating a shift production report.

• Maintenance of sanitation and good manufacturing practices.

• Communicate effectively with other Team Members and management - especially in dealing with irregularities.

• Responsible for supplying plant with materials in order to manufacture safe, legal and quality product.

• Run bar coding equipment, compactors, balers, computers, etc. Qualifications /Education/Experience/Skills

• Qualified candidates should possess a High School Diploma or GED certificate

• 1year experience, preferablyin a manufacturing setting

• Must be able to pass the written exam and driving test to comply with OSHA’s standard on forklift certification

• The ability to learn to use computer terminals and computer-based equipment

• Familiarity with formal safety procedures and in following the procedures tomaintaina safework environment

• Mechanical ability to analyze basic irregularities in the proper functioning of equipment

• The ability to calculate basic math functions (adding subtracting, multiplying, division, percent, etc.) accurately and efficiently

• Willingness and ability to take initiative, use judgment and be dependable in carrying out required functions on a timely basis is essential

• Ability to accomplish all duties assigned

• Must be able to work and communicate with others to accomplishdepartment goals and objectives

• Must possess manual dexterity to operate all components of a forklift safely

• Must possess visual acuity and depth perception to safely operate a forklift near equipment and people

• Must be able to kneel, climb, and crawl and lift 55 pounds

• Read, write and communicate in English

EEO Statement:

Winland Foods believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Winland Foods is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Winland Foods is a leading private label food manufacturer of pasta, dry dinners, condiments, syrups, and more with nearly 3,000 employees operating out of 14 production facilities in US, Canada, and Italy.

As a ‘newly’ established company, we are creating the building blocks for an innovative and agile organization that is purpose driven - delivering high quality food to our customers and communities. We foster an environment that encourages all employees to be heard, and values their contributions and ideas.

By joining Winland Foods, you become a part of a new team that values passion, collaboration, and strives to prosper with our customers.

To all recruitment agencies: Winland Foods does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to Winland Foods employees, or any company location(s). Winland Foods is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.